qualified students; statewide assessment; requirements

HB 2605 requires Arizona's state board of education to implement statewide assessments in reading, writing, and math for at least four grade levels annually, while prohibiting requirements for students to meet social studies or science standards through these tests. It mandates that school districts administer these assessments, collect specific nontest data (like graduation rates by ethnicity) following privacy rules, and share test scores with schools by May 15-25 each year. The bill also allows students using empowerment scholarship accounts or taking nationally recognized assessments to opt out of state tests if they submit official scores beforehand. These provisions directly affect Arizona public school students, districts, and the state board, focusing on standardized testing requirements and data collection practices.